McDaniel College's Department of Art and Art History presents “Flatlands,” an exhibit featuring work by Hannah Leighton, January 25 through February 23 in The Rice Gallery in Peterson Hall. The opening reception will be held Thursday, January 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a Gallery Talk beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Leighton is an artist living and working in Baltimore, MD. She received her BFA in May, 2015 from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Upon graduating college, Leighton spent a month at Green Olive Arts in Morocco where she studied painting. Post travels, she moved into an artist community where she has co-founded and directs Ballroom Gallery.

The Rice Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. To learn more about Leighton and to view samples of her work, visit http://www.hannahknightleighton.com. For information and to confirm gallery hours, please call 410-857-2595.